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Leonard, Jacqueline; Boakes, Norma; Moore, Cara M. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2009
This study examined the impact of an intervention designed to promote inquiry-based instruction among early childhood/elementary preservice teachers in Earth science. Preservice teachers participated in training sessions and community-based internships to deepen Earth science content knowledge and develop inquiry-based practices. Analyses of Earth…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Earth Science, Science Teachers
Moseley, Christine; Ramsey, Sarah J.; Ruff, Kristin – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2004
Methods courses in teacher education programs have made a transition in the last years toward field-based experiences as part of the preparation for teaching science in the elementary school. However, little conclusive evidence exists as to any desirable influence field experiences are having on science teaching attitudes and learning. The purpose…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Field Experience Programs